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plus demonstrating the long range missile technology. they have been accompanied with belligerence end against the united states and south korea. north korea has not; however, fully developed, tested, or demonstrated full range of capabilities for a missile. characterizing such capability for us in intelligence is a complex process. it is indeed rocket science. rewe're dealing with many shades of gray here not black and white. comment open the revelation of the di assessment on north korean nuclear weapon capability. the statement in question was one sentence and mistaken miscategoryized as unclassified. but this rev lace is a luster for the standard de la -- in what we know in contrast to what we temptto impe from the many things the nuclnt on rthrs inhe are no exceon. intelligence community have milar or differing positions that can be varying degree of confidence. it had is where it plays havoc with certitude. i'm sorry to disappoint to the contrary it reflects an integrate and collaborative competitive analysis process. we are, by th
plus demonstrating the long range missile technology. they have been accompanied with belligerence end against the united states and south korea. north korea has not; however, fully developed, tested, or demonstrated full range of capabilities for a missile. characterizing such capability for us in intelligence is a complex process. it is indeed rocket science. rewe're dealing with many shades of gray here not black and white. comment open the revelation of the di assessment on north korean...
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government information networks collectic intelligence and stealing technology. the same is true for our u.s. businesses and academia. there have been numerous press report of chinese cyber operation breaking to industrial control systems specific stories indicate that chinese actress penetrated the control system of a string of gas pipeline company to an extend they could have freely manipulated that. i'm interested to know the extend of china's cyber capability that could have a more direct impact on our security, if we were to find ourself in a crisis in the future. and although conflicts between the u.s. and china is a very, very remote proposal, can you address the china's cyber capability? if it would allow it to effectively attack our critical if it is excelled to o so. like wise, yount on whether you think china would be to be impair or ability to mobilize, deploy, and sustain military forces in the pacific from a cyberattack on infrastructure. that dod obviously depend on to move and supply our troops. >> in the time of -- let me -- if i could, senator,
government information networks collectic intelligence and stealing technology. the same is true for our u.s. businesses and academia. there have been numerous press report of chinese cyber operation breaking to industrial control systems specific stories indicate that chinese actress penetrated the control system of a string of gas pipeline company to an extend they could have freely manipulated that. i'm interested to know the extend of china's cyber capability that could have a more direct...
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with nuclear-capable technology? >> not much. the iranians are a little wary of the north koreans. >> as the sanctions on both countries, are those sanctions working poor are you seeing them having an effect and are they affecting not only the lives of the people in the country but are they affecting decision-making at all? >> well, we discussed this a little bit before but yes the sanctions are having an impact in iran. there is no question it's had a huge impact on their economy. by any measure it's been effective but it hasn't changed the policy on their nuclear activity. no. in north korea pretty much isat ywaythe lone benefactor for north korea is of course china, and china in my view if anyone has leverage over north korea, it's china. >> switching neighborhoods as we draw down in afghanistan does the amf's have the capability to conduct adequate intelligence and counterintelligence operations? see that as an enabler that any continued advice and assistance. there are our national organizations and the nds has
with nuclear-capable technology? >> not much. the iranians are a little wary of the north koreans. >> as the sanctions on both countries, are those sanctions working poor are you seeing them having an effect and are they affecting not only the lives of the people in the country but are they affecting decision-making at all? >> well, we discussed this a little bit before but yes the sanctions are having an impact in iran. there is no question it's had a huge impact on their...
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. >> caller: the standards and technology. the agency tasked with buildis fail -- >> host three mike. do you have ollowup question? we undd whe you are going. >> caller: sample -- >> host: we'll see what the senator has to say about that. 9/11 conspiracy theories and different ways of looking at 9/11. what are your thoughts? >> guest: you know, the report that i go by is 9/11 commission frankly, many of the recommendations and assessments have become very relevant this week as we have dealt with a shocking tragedy in tbons. and, you know, actually given me this week an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, for example, with homeland security in the ten years since that agency was created. as you noted, i'm on the home land security and government affairs committee, and, you know, they are hard at work. the joint terrorism task force through the fbi and homeland security and local officials in boston and trying to bring answers and bring ultimately the perpetrators to bear the full weight of justice in the united stat
. >> caller: the standards and technology. the agency tasked with buildis fail -- >> host three mike. do you have ollowup question? we undd whe you are going. >> caller: sample -- >> host: we'll see what the senator has to say about that. 9/11 conspiracy theories and different ways of looking at 9/11. what are your thoughts? >> guest: you know, the report that i go by is 9/11 commission frankly, many of the recommendations and assessments have become very relevant...
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and these are new technologies. they are great innovations that are coming down the pike. we need to address those. we need to move forward. i came here to talk about reasonable fiscal solutions. we just heard a debate, a good debate about the effects of sequestration. we know we have challenges. on both sides of the aisle there is a sense of purpose to change the trajectory of this debt. we are spending -- we are borrowing 40 cents of every dollar we spend. we have a national debt that is almost equal to our gross domestic product. we have interest payments that are the third-highest payment that we make here, and that's at a time of record-low interest rates. this is unsustainable, and it needs to be addressed but i think it needs to be addressed responsibly. and so, like many of you, i have my own personal passions, and they involve senior citizens, making sure that we provide them with a secure future. but also a secure future for future senio senior citizens. veterans care deeply about the condition of veterans benefits and what we're going to do to reward and thank -
and these are new technologies. they are great innovations that are coming down the pike. we need to address those. we need to move forward. i came here to talk about reasonable fiscal solutions. we just heard a debate, a good debate about the effects of sequestration. we know we have challenges. on both sides of the aisle there is a sense of purpose to change the trajectory of this debt. we are spending -- we are borrowing 40 cents of every dollar we spend. we have a national debt that is...
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. >> technology reporter joins us from capitol hill. what's the purpose of the senate interpret sales tax bill? >> well, this legislation would allow states to require that online retailers charge sales tax collect, and remit them when consumers make a purchase op line. that includes retailers not within their own state. >> what are some of the bill supporters, and why did some say it levels the player field for retailers? >> well, the bill supports, incoming the big retailers, walmart, best buy, amazon.com, online retailers also, say brick and mortar retailers are at a disadvantage charging sales tax and online doesn't. consumers are supposed to pay the taxes on their tax return, but studies show that most don't so in effect online goods get that 6% to 10% on average discount on goods. >> what about the opponents of the bill, who do we hear from and what are the arguments against the bill? >> the strongest opposition is from those states where they don't charge a sales tax because they contend retailers would have to have a burden to c
. >> technology reporter joins us from capitol hill. what's the purpose of the senate interpret sales tax bill? >> well, this legislation would allow states to require that online retailers charge sales tax collect, and remit them when consumers make a purchase op line. that includes retailers not within their own state. >> what are some of the bill supporters, and why did some say it levels the player field for retailers? >> well, the bill supports, incoming the big...
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even state-of-the-art technology, these libraries will improve reading and learning opportunities. helping to break the grinding cycle of poverty by providing young people with the hope and tools for success in life. as i said, this is a story that needs to be shared and the devoted officers and staff of the harry and janet weinberg foundation would welcome the opportunity to tell this tale over and over again and see it duplicated across the country. time constraints prevent me from talking about all the partners in the library project. i mentioned the federal partner and i've highlighted the weinberg foundation's lead role but everyone involved deserves recognition and a heartfelt thanks. therefore, i would ask unanimous consent that the list of the other partners and the descriptions of their contribution appear in the record following my remarks. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. cardin: with that, mr. president, i would yield the floor. a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from virginia. mr. ke. aine: i rise to commemorate the shooting of th
even state-of-the-art technology, these libraries will improve reading and learning opportunities. helping to break the grinding cycle of poverty by providing young people with the hope and tools for success in life. as i said, this is a story that needs to be shared and the devoted officers and staff of the harry and janet weinberg foundation would welcome the opportunity to tell this tale over and over again and see it duplicated across the country. time constraints prevent me from talking...
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i remember our experiences with nan owe technology. -- nanotechnology and i just want to say i'm going to have to object at this time but i'm very interested in working with you, with senator durbin, with senator blunt, who was just here, to try to come up with an arrangement that goes to the heart of this question. and that is, should states like oregon be coerced, required to collect these online taxes for states that are thousands of miles away? and the refrain throughout this whole discussion has really been this is a states' rights bill. and i respect that. but what it really translates is folks say they're for states' rights if they think the state is right. and the state is willing to go along with this particular approach that's come out of washington, d.c., which is they would be coerced into collecting these sales taxes for jurisdictions from thousands of miles away. and in some cases, new hampshire and others places have been making this point as well, it would be discriminatory because the online sector would be subjected to requirements that were not available -- were not
i remember our experiences with nan owe technology. -- nanotechnology and i just want to say i'm going to have to object at this time but i'm very interested in working with you, with senator durbin, with senator blunt, who was just here, to try to come up with an arrangement that goes to the heart of this question. and that is, should states like oregon be coerced, required to collect these online taxes for states that are thousands of miles away? and the refrain throughout this whole...
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i tried to pass the stand these a, science and technology these is expanding those. i tried to pass it by unanimous consent. than schumer came up and said no, but i will pass, how about passing mind by unanimous consent? i was quite. i would've let this go by unanimous consent. they would have been shocked. i think it would've been great fun to see that all of the week as part of immigration reform just by unanimous consent. >> jerry? >> i have a couple of them. i had ask you why you think so highly of our late mayor, grover cleveland? >> f. i was allowed to go back when i wasn't alive, he seemed to be opposed to special interests. he also seemed to veto a bunch of bills, and i think that, you know, it was a time period, and i think some would call him a populist and i think that part of me feels that way. >> alex and then bolton. >> it was reported you were raising money for the national association for gun rights and it was just reported that last week this came up for conversation in the steering committee luncheon. susan collins was pretty upset about that becaus
i tried to pass the stand these a, science and technology these is expanding those. i tried to pass it by unanimous consent. than schumer came up and said no, but i will pass, how about passing mind by unanimous consent? i was quite. i would've let this go by unanimous consent. they would have been shocked. i think it would've been great fun to see that all of the week as part of immigration reform just by unanimous consent. >> jerry? >> i have a couple of them. i had ask you why...